Obituaries

Billy G. Oliver Sr.

May 15, 1938 to March 15, 2010

MEDARYVILLE - Billy G. Oliver Sr., 71, of 1860 S 200 E, Knox, passed away at 12:50 a.m., Monday, March 15, in the Golden Living Center, Valparaiso.

He was born May 15, 1938, in Rensselaer, to George W. and Lillie Joseph Oliver.

Survivors include:
Randy J. (Beth) Oliver , Valparaiso, Son
William D. (Kim) Oliver, Mill Creek, Son
Timothy G. (Kathy) Oliver, Edwardsburg, MI, Son
Emma M. (James) Loy, Valparaiso, Daughter
Stacy A. (Jesse) Cooper, Michigan City, Daughter
George T. (Jacqueline) Oliver, Oakgrove, KY, Son
Tabitha G. Oliver, Knox, Daughter
Billy G. Oliver Jr., Knox, Son
17 Grandchildren
7 Great Grandchildren
Bonnie (Leroy) Oliver-Altman, Medaryville, Sister
Virgil (Karen) Oliver, Medaryville, Brother

Preceded in death by:
Clay Howard, Brother
Disie Oliver-Mize, Sister
Bert Oliver, Brother
Kenneth Olive, Brother
George Oliver Jr., Brother

Mr. Oliver had been a resident of Knox for the past six years, and was formerly of Medaryville, and Chesterton. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and truck driver. He also raised livestock and was an avid hunter. He was a former member of the Indiana National Guard.

Friends may call after 12 noon, Wednesday, at the Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel, Medaryville. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., (Wednesday, March 17), at the funeral home, with Pastor Jon Rumley officiating. Burial will be in White Post Cemetery, Medaryville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.

Melinda Sue Myers

September 29, 1950 to March 18, 2010

FRANCESVILLE - Melinda Sue Myers, 59, of 117 N. Market St., Monon, passed away at 7:15 a.m., Thursday, March 18, at her residence in Monon.

She was born Sept.r 29, 1950, in Lafayette, to Warren Lowell and Milna Ann Gentry Kesler.

Survivors include:
Milna Ann Kesler, Monon, Mother
Buffy Guthrie, Monon, Daughter
Jody (Kathy) Myers, Brook, Son & daughter-in-law
Tyler Howard, Grandchild
Payton Guthrie, Grandchild
Kyle Myers, Grandchild
Jacob Myers, Grandchild
Brenda Jones, Monon, Sister
Pam Cooley, LaCrosse, Sister
Mike Kesler, Monticello, Brother

She was preceded in death by:
Warren Lowell Kesler, Father

Mrs. Myers worked as a sales clerk at Wayfara in Wolcott. She was member of Expo for special people and ABATE.

Friends may call from 1 to 4 p.m., Sunday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 4 p.m., (Sunday, March 21), at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be given to EXPO for special people.

Mary Jean Brennan

September 6, 1923 to March 20, 2010

FRANCEVILLE - Mary Jean Brennan, 86, of 101 Constitution Drive, Francesville, passed away at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, March 20, at Parkview Haven Retirement Home in Francesville.

She was born Sept. 6, 1923, in Lebanon, to Robert L. and Jesse Fern Kincaid Martin. She married Cecil Brennan, Sr. on Dec. 7, 1941 in Lebanon. He died Sept. 17, 1976.

Survivors include:
Linda J. (James) Feuquay, Winamac, Daughter & son-in-law
Ann Brennan, Indianapolis, Daughter-in-law
7 Grandchildren
16 Great grandchildren
4 Great great grandchildren
Maxine Teeguarden, Frankfort, Sister
Nita Mundell, Oakford, Sister

She was preceded in death by:
Cecil A. Brennan Jr., Son
Robert Martin, Brother
Dale Martin, Brother
Marvin Martin, Brother
Carol Martin, Brother
Rupert Martin, Brother
Kathleen Sink, Sister

Mrs. Brennan worked for the Indiana Employment Security Division in Indianapolis as an accountant. She was a member of the Macatee Methodist Church in Arcadia, FL, and the Order of Eastern Star in Whitestown, IN.

Friends may call from 2 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. (Tuesday, March 23), at the funeral home with Pastor James Ketchen officiating. Burial will be in Oak Hill Cemetery, Lebanon.

Memorial donations may be given to Pulaski Memorial Hospice or the American Cancer Society.

Jennie Phillips

January 10, 1921 to March 25, 2010

WINAMAC - Jennie Phillips, 89, of 624 E. 13th St., Winamac, died at 8:20 p.m., Thursday, March 25, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital in Winamac.

She was born Jan. 10, 1921, in Hammond, to Anthony and Mary Novak Bieniewicz. She married Elmer "Bud" Phillips Jr. on Sept. 20, 1941 in Knox. He died Feb. 26, 1990.

Survivors include:
Candy L. (Jay) Bitterling, Winamac, Daughter & son-in-law
Jason (Christy) Bitterling, Winamac, Grandson & companion
Jamie A. (Dan) Wenzler, Kewanna, Granddaughter & husband
Jesse E.(Rhonda) Bitterling, Star City, Grandson & wife
11 great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by:
Leslie Phillips, Grandson
1 Sister
5 Brothers

Mrs. Phillips was a member of the First Christian Church in Winamac. She had lived in Winamac since 1986. She was a former resident of Knox, and Franklin. She had worked at several grocery stores in Knox.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday (March 30), at the funeral home with Rev. Glen Meyers officiating. Burial will be in Winamac Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to First Christian Church.

Sandra Humphrey

August 2, 1949 to March 23, 2010

MEDARYVILLE - Sandra C. Humphrey, 60, 15852 W 200 N, Medaryville, died at 9:15 a.m., Tuesday, March 23, at her residence.

She was born Aug. 2, 1949, in Rensselaer, to Cecil and Irene McCarty Mitchell. She married George "Peanut" Humphrey on June 3, 1972, in Rensselaer. He survives.

Also surviving are:
Maxi (Kyle) Shultz , Medaryville, Daughter & Boyfriend
Michael Humphrey, LaPorte, Son
George Humphrey III, Medaryville, Son
Johnny Humphrey, LaPorte, Son
6 Grandchildren
4 Great Grandchildren
Amanda Messer, Medaryville, Sister
Sadi York, Angola, Sister
Connie (Melvin) Molden, Wheatfield, Sister
Sandra Sue Todd, Rensselaer, Sister
Pauline Libak, Merrillville, Sister
Mary Lou Hoxie, West Memphis, AR, Sister
Ron (Alice) Barnett, Rensselaer, Brother
Richard Todd, Rensselaer, Brother
Bob Westerhoff, Merrillville, Brother
John Kreiger, Valparaiso, Brother
Colleen Humphrey, LaPorte, Mother-in-law

Preceded in death by:
Cecil Mitchell, Father
Irene McCarty Mitchell, Mother
Shirley Beshears, Sister
Howard Mitchell, Brother
David Mitchell, Brother

Mrs. Humphre had worked for many years as a beautician for Claudine Childers. She had also been a cook in various restaurants in the area.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Friday, at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel Francesville. The funeral service will follow at 12 noon (Friday, March 26), at the funeral home with Rev. Rick Helton officiating. Burial will be in Independence Cemetery, Medaryville.

Memorial donations may be given to the family.

Alma L. Ewing

June 26, 1921 to March 23, 2010

FRANCESVILLE - Alma Lovene Ewing, 88, of 303 N. Bill St., Francesville, passed away at 3:31 a.m., Tuesday, March 23, at Rensselaer Care Center in Rensselaer.

She was born June 26, 1921, in Medaryville, to Chris and Irinda Farrar Linback. She married Robert C. Ewing on Aug. 29, 1940 in Idaville. He passed away Sept. 15, 2008.

Survivors include
Beverly Steele, West Lafayette, Daughter
Phyllis (Arden) Bathke, Medaryville, Daughter
Robert L. (Peggy) Ewing, Inman, SC, Son
Virginia Ewing, West Lafayette, Daughter
David (Carol) Ewing, Rossville, Son
Daniel Ewing, Francesville, Son
19 Grandchildren
27 Great Grandchildren
2 Great great grandchildren
Alice Shreves, Union Mills, Sister

She was preceded in death by:
1 granddaughter
1 great grandson
5 Sisters & 8 Brothers

Mrs. Ewing was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Church in Francesville. She was a life member of the VFW Auxillary 1728 in Winamac.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m., Friday. at Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel-Francesville. The VFW Auxillary will conduct a service at 6 p.m. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday (March 27), at the funeral home with Rev. Lynn Rosiejka officiating. Burial will be in Koster Cemetery, Francesville.